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Breaded Chicken Goujons by Tesco
Tesco

Breaded Chicken Goujons

Barcode 5059697761478
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Breaded Chicken Goujons is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed flavour extracts and additives, specifically yeast extract, thyme extract, cumin extract, and black pepper extract, which are considered UPF ingredients in the NOVA system. These extracted, isolated flavour compounds go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    chicken (57%)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    pea fibre
    Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    deactivated yeast (contains wheat, barley)
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar powder
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    sage
    An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • UPF
    thyme extract
    Concentrated flavor extract derived from thyme used to impart thyme flavor in dishes.
  • OK
    evaporated cane syrup
  • OK
    cumin extract
  • UPF
    black pepper extract
    A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.

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Common questions about Breaded Chicken Goujons

Is Breaded Chicken Goujons ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded Chicken Goujons by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed flavour extracts and additives, specifically yeast extract, thyme extract, cumin extract, and black pepper extract, which are considered UPF ingredients in the NOVA system. These extracted, isolated flavour compounds go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Breaded Chicken Goujons are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Breaded Chicken Goujons as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, thyme extract, black pepper extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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